Barry vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barry

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

✓ All Clear

Barry Rank #1,421

Lamar Rank #1,517

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Barry or Lamar more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Barry and Lamar mean?

Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Barry and Lamar boy or girl names?

Barry is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.